Visiting Fieldwork Instructor – Early Childhood Education

Visiting Fieldwork Instructor – Early
Childhood
Education

Hiring Department: Educational Psychology

Location: Chicago, IL
USA

Requisition ID: 1039682

Posting Close Date: April 26, 2026

Salary: The
budgeted
salary for the position is $81,000 to $86,000

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC
is among
the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in
Chicago.
UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority
Serving
Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving
Institution
(HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in
concert with
civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing
cutting-edge and
transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and
engaged urban
university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among
top public
schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in
the city of
Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
The fieldwork instructor position/s are part of the Department of
Educational Psychology in the College of Education, They conduct fieldwork supervision and organization for programs in the Department of
Educational Psychology (e.g. Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program and the Early Childhood Alternative Licensure Program). The
fieldwork instructor supports organizations in translating standards into actionable, sustainable practices that fit their unique community
context and provides coaching to program leaders, managers, and teachers working in early childhood education programs. They will coordinate
with faculty program coordinators and instructors of field-based seminars. Field supervision includes coaching, documentation, and
assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement a coaching model for the integration of Model Work Standards into
  early
  childhood programs.
• Conduct fieldwork (in person and virtual) visits providing coaching and assessments.
• Document
  information related to fieldwork placements (e.g., goal setting, progress monitoring, etc.).
• Coordinates with Program Coordinators,
  Course Instructors, and the Council on Teacher Education as required.
• Identify and/or create resources to support programs with the
  implementation of their individual goals.
• Collaborates with program faculty and researchers for program evaluation and continued
  accreditation.
• Participate on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Knows and enforces academic
  policies.
• Will be responsible for designing and leading seminars on work environments in early childhood settings appropriate for a
  varied audience including program leaders, managers, and teachers.
• Guide professionals in implementing reflective practices and
  applying new learnings to center practices
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Required travel to schools and community-based organizations in Chicagoland area. Regular overnight travel not expected but may occur
  occasionally around previously scheduled events

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a master’s degree in early childhood or
related field. Five years of experience working with young children in community-based and/or school settings.
Demonstrated experience in
teaching and coaching pre-service and in-service
Three years administrative experience required with a minimum of three years supervisory
experience in an early childhood setting.
Knowledge of Chicago area communities, programs and resources available

Preferred
Qualifications
Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsement in Early Childhood
preferred
Demonstrated history of building strong relationships to support shifts in practice and guide organizational improvement
efforts.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including
but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters
to
view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct
disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and
employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial
Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions
will be made by a person.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19162?c=uic

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